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The differential grasshopper (Melanoplus differentialis) is a species of grasshopper belonging to the genus Melanoplus found throughout northern Mexico, central United States and southern Ontario, Canada. It is considered a pest in most of its range.he differential grasshopper (Melanoplus differentialis) is a species of grasshopper belonging to the genus Melanoplus found throughout northern Mexico, central United States and southern Ontario, Canada. It is considered a pest in most of its range.
Grasshopper is a Leaping Insect which is similar to Cricket in appearance. A Grasshopper does not actually Jump rather they use their Legs as a Catapult. Grasshoppers can both Leap and Fly. A Grasshopper about 1 inch (2.5 centimetres) long can leap 20 inches (50.8 centimetres).